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General Discussion => Science & Nature => Topic started by: Clive on October 09, 2011, 21:16

Title: Ultraviolet link to cold winters
Post by: Clive on October 09, 2011, 21:16

Larger than expected variations in the Sun's ultraviolet output can explain weather patterns in recent northern hemisphere winters, including the UK's cold spells, scientists conclude.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-15199065

Title: Re: Ultraviolet link to cold winters
Post by: sam on October 09, 2011, 22:09

Skeptical.

Title: Re: Ultraviolet link to cold winters
Post by: Simon on October 09, 2011, 22:15

I think we're due a mild winter this time.  I hope to God we don't get a repetition of the last one!

Title: Re: Ultraviolet link to cold winters
Post by: Clive on October 09, 2011, 22:53

Berries Simon, berries.  We countryfolk are in touch with Nature.   :)x  As a backup we have El Nino.  It's a sign.  Buy your vests and long john's now before Osborne slaps a heavier tax on them. 

Title: Re: Ultraviolet link to cold winters
Post by: Simon on October 09, 2011, 23:37

:laugh:

Title: Re: Ultraviolet link to cold winters
Post by: GillE on October 10, 2011, 01:49

I hope next summer is sunnier than this one.  I've spent a weekend making green tomato chutney.

Title: Re: Ultraviolet link to cold winters
Post by: Clive on October 10, 2011, 07:03

My sister-in-law supplies me with copious quantities of green tomato chutney which I spice up to use with curries.

Title: Re: Ultraviolet link to cold winters
Post by: GillE on October 10, 2011, 11:20

I put two tablespoons of black pepper, one teaspoon of black mustard seeds and two dried chillies into my batch of green tomato chutney yesterday, then cooked the six pounds of vegetables down to fill three jars.  Believe me, this chutney will be a curry in its own right!

 :devil:

Title: Re: Ultraviolet link to cold winters
Post by: Simon on October 10, 2011, 11:28

Great for poppadoms!  :D